The second person to test coronavirus positive in South Sudan will be flown to Nairobi, Kenya, for specialized medical attention. Continue reading UN to airlift the 53-year-old coronavirus patient to Nairobi
Category: Health
S Sudan records third coronavirus case
President Salva Kiir on Thursday announced that another person has tested positive for coronavirus, bringing the total number to three. Continue reading S Sudan records third coronavirus case
ICRC set to help prevent Covid-19 spread
The International Committee of the Red Cross says it is setting up infection prevention and control measures in the three hospitals and 36 Continue reading ICRC set to help prevent Covid-19 spread
Another traveler held at Nimule over illegal crossing
Authorities in Nimule say they are holding a Ugandan woman for entering South Sudan illegally. Continue reading Another traveler held at Nimule over illegal crossing
Activists call for expansion of COVID-19 action committee
Members of the civil society forum say high-level taskforce on coronavirus should be expanded to include non-politicians. Continue reading Activists call for expansion of COVID-19 action committee
Covid-19: Kenyans mock S Sudan’s leaders
Kenyan citizens are mocking the government of South Sudan online for suggesting “special permission” for a South Sudanese to be Continue reading Covid-19: Kenyans mock S Sudan’s leaders
IGAD donates $100,000 for coronavirus fight in S Sudan
The high-level task force on coronavirus has received a 100,000-dollar check from IGAD as financial support against COVID-19. Continue reading IGAD donates $100,000 for coronavirus fight in S Sudan
South Sudan confirms second Covid-19 case
The High-Level Task Force on Coronavirus has confirmed the second case of the pandemic in south Sudan. Continue reading South Sudan confirms second Covid-19 case
Activists demand COVID-19 expenditures made public
A coalition of youth organizations is demanding the High-Level Taskforce on coronavirus to present to the public its expenditure of the pandemic funds approved last month. Continue reading Activists demand COVID-19 expenditures made public
Employers advised against Coronavirus-related sacking
The ministry of labor has cautioned all employers against dismissing any staff over the impact of COVID-19. Continue reading Employers advised against Coronavirus-related sacking